Question

1. Change and correct the sentences with the use o f can or be able in different tenses. 1. When Carol has just passed her driving test, she hires a car from Jane. 2. When the foglifts we see where we are. 3. You've put too much in your suitcase you never carry it. 4. Do you use the word processor? 5. He skate all day and dance all night. 6. We borrow umbrellas from the Smiths, so we don't get wet. 7 .1 knew London so I advise Betty what to see. 8. If you had had the right tools you have repaired the fence. 9 .1 want to speak to Mr White, please. 10. If I knew Greek I tell you what this means.

Answer 1

1. When Carol has just passed her driving test, she will be able to hire a car from Jane.  

2. When the fog lifts we will be able to see where we are.  

3. You've put too much in your suitcase, you will never be able to carry it.  

4. Can you use the word processor?  

5. He could skate all day and dance all night.  

6. We were able to borrow umbrellas from the Smiths, so we didn't get wet.  

7. I knew London so I was able to advise Betty what to see.

8. If you had had the right tools, you could have repaired the fence.  

9. Can I speak to Mr White, please?

10. If I knew Greek I could tell you what this means.

Answer 2

1. When Carol is able to pass her driving test, she will hire a car from Jane.
2. When the fog lifts, we will be able to see where we are.
3. You've put too much in your suitcase; you won't be able to carry it.
4. Can you use the word processor?
5. He can skate all day and dance all night.
6. We borrow umbrellas from the Smiths, so we can avoid getting wet.
7. I knew London, so I was able to advise Betty on what to see.
8. If you had had the right tools, you would have been able to repair the fence.
9. I want to speak to Mr. White, please. (No need to use "can" or "be able" here).
10. If I knew Greek, I would tell you what this means.